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Leadership and the Horseman
In the horse world, the broad scope of leadership finds its way into training, clinics, and even rehabilitation and motivational programs for people. It has been the subject of books, and is rightly so. In an attempt to keep this article shorter than a full length novel I???ve tried to pick out a few ideas…
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Trail Rangers – Rebuilding Kananaskis Trails
Flooding destroyed many Kananaskis trails. A brilliant project is underway to rebuild them – using horse drawn equipment – and you can be a part of it.
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Horses and Kids
Both colts and adult horses know the difference between human children and adults. It is a beautiful part of nature???s poetry. And one we can capitalize on.
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What’s Making My Horse Sore?
Some of the most common questions I get asked as an equine therapist are, “Why is my horse sore there?” or “Why is he out there?” Sometimes the answer is simple. Other times it is not.
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Cavalia’s Odysseo opens in Calgary
The poetry flowing from this grand adventure shines a light on a more humane world where human and horse may live in harmony. For just a few hours, the spectator sets off to discover new horizons, the limits of his imagination, and gets to experience a waking dream in a world where beauty, serenity and…
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Introduction to Equine Therapy
As equine therapy becomes more popular, there are more and more modality options available to horse owners. Here I will try to answer a few basic questions about equine therapy.
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A Life with a Horse
What would your relationship with your horse be like after 35 years together?
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Greatness
By striving for that feeling of greatness with my horse, and sharing it with him, I???m guaranteed something: the horse will want to try for me. He will try for me because he is seeking the mental reward he knows I can give him. And wow, does that ever open up the door to learning…
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Horse Role Reversal
We all enjoy the time we spend with our horses, but sometimes it’s more entertaining than it should be!
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Riding with Mountain Lions
You’re horse’s senses are much more refined than yours. They can detect a mountain lion way before you can!